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Obituaries 1-6-2021: Mary Reynolds

News Progress Posted on January 6, 2021 by webmasterJanuary 6, 2021

Mary Reynolds

Mary J. Reynolds, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More

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Obituaries 1-6-2021: Bonnie Young

News Progress Posted on January 6, 2021 by webmasterJanuary 6, 2021

Bonnie Young

Bonnie Lynn Young, 77, of Titusville passed away December 29, 2020, at St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Hospice Center, Titusville, FL. Read More

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Obituaries 1-6-2021: LuAnn Richardson

News Progress Posted on January 6, 2021 by webmasterJanuary 6, 2021

LuAnn Richardson

LuAnn Richardson, 64, of Arthur passed away at 5:38 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon.
Celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date.  Edwards Funeral Home in Arthur is assisting with arrangements. Read More

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Obituaries 12-30-2020: Pauline Boehm

News Progress Posted on December 30, 2020 by webmasterDecember 29, 2020

Pauline Boehm

Pauline Mae Boehm, 95, of Westervelt went peacefully to her Heavenly Home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 in her residence.
A graveside service for family and friends was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26 in Findlay Cemetery in Findlay with the the Rev. Roger Quarton officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to Westervelt Christian Church and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. Read More

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Obituaries 12-30-2020: Marjorie A. Luck

News Progress Posted on December 30, 2020 by webmasterDecember 29, 2020

Marjorie A. Luck
Marjorie A. Luck, 83, of Bethany, passed away at 6:03 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.
Celebration of Life services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Adam McReynolds officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Read More

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Obituaries 12-30-2020: Kevin Horn

News Progress Posted on December 30, 2020 by webmasterDecember 29, 2020

Kevin Horn

Kevin G. Horn, 64, of Mt. Pulaski passed away at 10:22 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Read More

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Obituaries 12-30-2020: Kenneth Cole

News Progress Posted on December 30, 2020 by webmasterDecember 29, 2020

Kenneth Cole

Kenneth E. Cole, 81, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Sullivan) died peacefully in his sleep at home December 17, 2020.
Ken was born April 14, 1939, in Sullivan, a son of Ora and Doris Cole. He married Donna Reedy in 1965. Ken served in the U.S. Army, worked in the grocery business in Sullivan, and retired from PPG as an electronic technician. Ken was quite skilled in repairing everything from a roof to an engine to a TV. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading the Bible, and attending church. In recent years he could be found every Sunday at VIA Church in Mesa. Read More

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Obituaries 12-23-2020: Sherry Sawyer

News Progress Posted on December 23, 2020 by webmasterDecember 23, 2020

Sherry Sawyer

Cheryl Lyn “Sherry” Sawyer, 65, of Sullivan, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in her home. Read More

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Obituaries 12-23-2020: Lida Hess

News Progress Posted on December 23, 2020 by webmasterDecember 23, 2020

Lida Hess

Lida E. Hess, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More

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Obituaries 12-23-2020: Elvon Fulton

News Progress Posted on December 23, 2020 by webmasterDecember 23, 2020

Elvon Fulton

Elvon Edgar Fulton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 5:17 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
Elvon was the son of S. Edgar and Edna B. (Mundorf) Fulton. He was born January 11, 1940 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, Illinois.
Elvon graduated from Arthur High School in Arthur in 1958 where he played percussion in the band. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 1958-59. Read More

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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